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So you might have heard about it or not, couple of weeks ago someone planted a bomb to attack the bus carrying the team of Borussia Dortmund to their Champions League match against Monaco.

Luckily the bomb went of a bit too late and "only" injured on of the players. (Had to be operated on the wrist)
Of coure the usual suspects (Islamists) were suspected and rounded up, but aside from one being arrested for being in ISIS in general, no one could be connected to the attack itself.

Multiple letters were found claiming it to be an islamist attack, but they were considered so atypical that Police suspected a diversion tactic, even more so after another letter was planted online, claiming it to have been done by the radical left.

Today we finally have an arrest and it turns out to be a guy with german and russian citizenship, who tried to "kill as many players as possible", because he made a bet against the price of Borussia-shares at the stock exchange. (only club in Germany of which shares can be traded)

To add insult to injury, Panama got awarded a goal against Costa Rica that had the ball never cross the goalline.
There could be a protest against the result by Costa Rica therefore (if they care), but precedense says FIFA will back the Ref, even if the mistake is obvious. We had a similar non-goal in the Bundesliga a few years ago and FIFA prevented a re-match.

To add insult to injury, Panama got awarded a goal against Costa Rica that had the ball never cross the goalline.
There could be a protest against the result by Costa Rica therefore (if they care), but precedense says FIFA will back the Ref, even if the mistake is obvious. We had a similar non-goal in the Bundesliga a few years ago and FIFA prevented a re-match.

Just getting into MSL soccer these past few years. Red Bulls season tickets the last 2 and re-upped next season. Tyler Adams and Kamar Lawrence are solid players while Robles in goal continues to be made of iron. We have a nice squad and provide entertainment. That said, it is becoming very apparent to me that Euro player's skills are on a different planet! HOLY SMOKE!! We went to the friendly at MetLife Stadium this summer and were treated to some amazing soccer.

US Soccer missing WC is a damn shame. We have players who can compete. I'm too green to see the errors of our system just yet but look forward to learning more from everyone here.

The bottom line for US soccer is that the best of our young talent needs to continue to play abroad and only return to the MLS after their careers have peaked. You only become great if you are constantly challenged. Our best and brightest need to continue to find spots in Germany, England, Italy, and Spain. I'm so disgusted by this group...and I'm ready for a new direction with the program which doesn't include Bruce Arena. He had his opportunity. It wasn't successful enough.

To the point above about ‘going abroad’ to grow, I get that. But come back once you’ve peaked? I’m glad MSL has agreed internally to not do that anymore. I enjoyed watching Henry and Cahill but that’s not the way to grow your sport. Initially, yes, but not long term.

MLS is going to begin putting $$$ into younger players and bring guys over on loan who are younger too. Those ideas will grow the competition level and grow the talent in the league.